Nuvali Real Estate

Finally got to step on my lot in Parkway!

Everyday Life,

My lot in Parkway Settings Nuvali was due for turnover in October 2012 (it was the designated allowable date for building), but was told by Avida that there are some delays as the water and electrical structures for the community are not yet in place.  Engr. Jong said the lot itself is buildable if I want to start construction already, so I made arrangements to visit last week.

*The pics could be better, sorry. Taken by phone camera as my camera is in the shop for repairs.*

The Parkway gate is looking good!

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Main road is wide and rolling, very nice drama everytime you enter the village.

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Viewing deck is still in place.  Surrounding area is where the future clubhouse will be built.  Mt. Makiling in the distance.

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These model units are slated for completion next month, December 2012.   Not so sure they\’ll make it but it\’s still a few weeks away.

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View of Avida Village Nuvali from midway of APSN.  Road to the right begins to slope sharply already.

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First time to see my lot up close.. I bought this during the initial launch of APSN last October 2011 — can say I\’m happy with my choice!  Nice elevation, wide road frontage, and VERY WINDY area!

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Here\’s another area in Sector A, across the Greenway.  Mom and Dad got this lot next to the pocket park, also turned out to be a great choice.  Laguna Bay in the background.

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Really enjoyed my first visit to Parkway in its developed state… Glad that the road network is already accessible, but more glad that the breeze and views are just so LOVELY.  🙂  The whole time I kept thinking, \”Sell my house in Settings and build a new one here!\”  Let\’s see. 🙂

Sunset in Avida Parkway Settings Nuvali with the Tagaytay ridge as backdrop.

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Parkway Settings gate — getting there…

Everyday Life,

Here are pics of the Parkway Settings gate, taken on September 26, 2012.

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Sector A is scheduled for turnover this month, October 2012, and so far there have been no announcements re delays. Last time I drove around the area, didn\’t seem likely to be ready by month\’s end. Will see. Also got a lot here so can\’t wait to step on it and claim it for house project#2 in Nuvali!

For those on the lookout for new house or lot only options in Nuvali, watch out for another Avida project…  no details yet, not even a timeframe for the launch, but it may be similar to Avida Settings in terms of size.

When Parkway was launched in October 2011, VAT-free lots were the first to go, and they really got sold out fast.  Message me at johanna@metrorealty.ph if you\’re interested in this new project so I can be sure to keep you in the loop.

Jungle is gone (for now)

Everyday Life,

I don\’t know whether Avida management responded to a collective call for landscaping maintenance in ASNU or if they really had grass-cutting scheduled last week, but I was happy to see this on my last visit:

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Freshly cut grass in Phases 1-3 of Avida Settings Nuvali.

According to the roving guard, Phase 4 is still a construction zone, so they concentrated on the first 3 areas for now.

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Hope the grass stays trimmed, especially since we can only expect more rains (lush greens) in the coming months!

How are Avida houses in Nuvali made?

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Ever since I started building the house, I\’ve been more interested in different construction methods and techniques. I\’ve also documented, whenever I could, the way the different house models (Celena, Maia, Thea) were being constructed by Ayala subcontractors in Avida Settings Nuvali.

Thought to put them together here for everyone\’s benefit, also prompted by a recent exchange on the Skyscrapercity-Nuvali thread:

Concrete slabs for the Celena next door
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Flooring works
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Papa looking at ongoing construction of a Thea in Phase 4:
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Insulation and roofing:
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A Celena unit nearly done:
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Exterior finishing:

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Venare Section J Launch today – a successful last hurrah

Everyday Life,

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When we saw the tents from afar, we thought they occupied too big a space for the selling event today, but wow, we were surprised to be greeted by so many people so intent on buying in Venare!

Section J is the last section of Venare, and considered by many to be the best.

It should\’ve come as no surprise then that there was an overwhelming response to Alveo\’s call for Letters of Intent, officially announced last January 17, 2012.

We had clients who lined up as early as December, but we were also glad to have been able to help even those who submitted LOIs just before the deadline last Thursday.

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The queue for bulk buyers or those who want to buy more than one lot (one expressed intent to buy 8!), reached past 26, and single buyers started getting their chance at lot selection past 1pm:

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Mom and Dad tagged along as they\’ve never experienced a priority selling event before, and mom kept close guard of the map and lot availability as the day progressed.

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Here\’s the aftermath, as of 3:15 pm February 5, 2012, with taken lots in pink:

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There were still a number of people waiting in line after the priority selling, so I assume more lots would\’ve been taken before the day ended.

If you are interested in a lot in Venare, contact me johanna@metrorealty.ph or 0920-9624116 so I can give you a heads up on remaining inventory asap.

Elaro update – gently rolling lots in Nuvali

Everyday Life,

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Late last December, I got to visit the newly opened Elaro sales tent on-site (pictured above), which sits on an elevated lot facing the Amenity Core or main park.

Elaro was launched in early August 2011, and three months after, by  mid-November, we were already sifting through lots for sale in Tranche #3.

What makes Elaro extra beautiful in my book?  I already wrote about its rolling terrain and abundant trees, but I think it worthwhile to point out again that Elaro is located in a beautiful part of Nuvali Central that\’s bounded by a bird and wildlife sanctuary.   No fail, whenever I visit the site, I see birds in interesting shapes and sizes, but most heart-tugging of all is the variety of birdcalls.

The next time you\’re in the area, roll down your windows and just take in the symphony of birdsong — it will really transport you to another place. 🙂

If you\’re interested in the latest lot availability in Elaro, click below.

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Also read this project brief on Elaro.

For more information and updates, contact me at johanna@metrorealty.ph, 0920-9624116 or 806-0939.

High on a hill was a…

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…Nuvali goat herd — Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo!

Taken in Avida Parkway Settings Nuvali on January 2, 2012.

A slight turn to the left, and here\’s the view (towards the West).   That\’s the perimeter wall of Venare, with trees from the Green Zone already showing.

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Any guesses what those two towers are at the rightmost peak?  How about that line of buildings in the middle of the mountain?  🙂

Why Ayala has my vote

Life in Nuvali Philippines,

While searching for info on the upcoming Kukun hotel in Nuvali, I found this update on Ayala\’s hotel and tourism investments from the President’s Report for the Ayala Land, Inc. Annual Stockholders’ Meeting 2011:

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I started investing in Ayala stocks recently, so I went through the rest of the President\’s Report with special interest, but it\’s a great read nonetheless.  If anything, it offers reassurance to those of us who have invested in Nuvali– whether directly or by sharing in the collective vision for the place– that we have invested in something that\’s part of a wider and just as impressive development umbrella.

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I was particularly amazed at the simultaneous mixed-use projects going on all over Metro Manila:

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Venare Phase 1 pics — it\’s looking great!

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My brother Pete and I went around Nuvali today just to check out what\’s new — Venare is really looking good!

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That\’s the main gate for Phase 1 under construction, with the beginnings of the Green Zone already showing at the back.

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Here\’s a closer pic of the main gate.   It\’s a four-lane entrance, with two lanes already started.

I took another shot of the Green Zone last Saturday, from the road leading to Avida Village, and I was surprised to notice trees jutting out of the hills:

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